Cuddeback Elementary
300 Wilder Road, Carlotta, CA 95528
Summary
Cuddeback Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
56.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 412/1,734 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 542/1,735 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 157 |
| Low-Income Students | 95 (60.5%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 12.7 points over the full period. Math fell 2.7 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 8, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.0% to 83.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 12.4 points ahead in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 43% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 10.0% to 76.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 7.2 points ahead in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cuddeback Elementary rank in California?
Cuddeback Elementary ranks No. 412 of 1,734 in reading and No. 542 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Cuddeback Elementary compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
Cuddeback Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
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